DFW Hospital Council President/CEO Steve Love served as master of ceremonies of the 14th Annual Dream Makers Scholarship Luncheon today in the Bluebonnet Ballroom at the University of Texas at Arlington. The event honored donors whose gifts support the scholarships of students in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation.

Steve Love

The Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation Anne Bavier opened the luncheon with a special toast of excellence to all donors and attendees. The college of nursing has 12,000 students, making it the largest producer of nurses in Texas.

Dean Anne Bavier

“These students will go on to ensure that citizens worldwide will benefit from our community-based interventions to promote health, increase longevity and make a positive international impact,” said Dean Bavier.

Special guests at the luncheon included University President Dr. Vistasp M. Karbhari, Dean Judy LeFlore and students Megan Peterson and Peter Deng.

Dr. Vistasp Karbhari

The Dream Makers luncheon began in 2002 and has commemorated more than $1 million in scholarship and endowment donations to support the future leaders in healthcare. The DFW Hospital Council served as a bronze sponsor of the event.